Vehicle Repair & Service Technician
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Foray Motor Group is the South Wests award‑winning Ford‑only dealer group, with dealerships and service centres in Salisbury, Poole, Yeovil, Taunton, Andover, Shaftesbury, Bridgewater, Dorchester and Southampton. The nine‑location group, with an annual turnover in excess of £150m, employs around 400 people across a wide range of roles and offers excellent opportunities for highly motivated, dedicated and talented people. Whether you’re a salesperson, a vehicle technician or in customer service, we would like to hear from you. If you haven’t yet built up experience in these areas, we offer apprenticeships and training programmes to help you get settled in. At Foray we place great emphasis on developing our staff to equip you with the right skills and tools to succeed in everything you do.
Position: Vehicle Technician– Yeovil Ford workshop. We’re looking for someone who has a passion to continue learning and developing, with a keen eye for detail. Successful candidates receive manufacturer (Ford) and in‑house training to deepen skills and knowledge, with clear training pathways delivered through Ford’s state‑of‑the‑art training hub.
The ideal candidate holds an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification within the automotive or engineering sector and has previous experience in a vehicle workshop. An MOT qualification would be advantageous but is not essential, as training will be provided for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
* Ford routine maintenance and service checks
* Fault finding and diagnostics
* Producing reports on vehicle health and condition using an electronic health check system and following manufacturer guidelines
* Communicating technical issues to customers using intuitive video software and face‑to‑face interactions
Qualifications
* Perform work efficiently and safely, in line with in‑house processes and standards
* Adapt to changing guidelines
* Have excellent attention to detail
* Hold a full driving licence
* Maintain a positive, can‑do attitude
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.30 pm, and one Saturday per month 8.00 am to 1.00 pm.
Salary
£35,000 – £45,000 DOE
Other information: Foray Motor Group is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of gender, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief, gender reassignment and gender identity, age and those with caring responsibilities.
Application Guidance
Please consider the following when making your application:
* We occasionally close vacancies early if we receive sufficient volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.
* We are not able to offer sponsorship for people living outside the UK.
* If you need any support throughout the application or interview process, please let a member of our team or the hiring manager know.
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